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Spring has sprung!: Spring games to play with pets

Spring is a great time to get outdoors and bond with your pets through fun and engaging games. As the weather warms up and the days get longer, IOL has combined seven games that you and your pet can enjoy together. 1. Hide Toys and Treats Playing hide-and-seek w
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30 Aug 2024

The cost of educating your child from Grade 1 to matric in South Africa

Many South Africans are struggling to pay for their childs education amid the rising cost of schooling, a deepening cost-of-living crisis, and several years of economic recession. In light of these costs, many parents are considering alternatives to traditional schooling , including the
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30 Aug 2024

Tips on how you can overcome gym anxiety

Spring is on our doorstep, and many people are returning to the gym after taking a bit of a break in winter to frantically get ready for summer. If youre not a regular gym-goer and want to start, the gym can be an intimidating place. This can cause anxiety for some newbies whic
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30 Aug 2024

'You have to have a passion for it': John Cena says he will never be 'ready' to have children

John Cena doesn't think he will ever be 'personally ready' to be a dad. The Blockers actor - who is married to Shay Shariatzadeh - has a lot he wants to do with his own life, but admitted he doesn't see having children in his future. Speaking on the Club Shay Shay podcast, he s
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30 Aug 2024

Wimpy turns coffee station into DJ booth to launch coffee special

If youre a coffeeholic, you will know that coffee can be pricey. Depending on where you go, one can easily pay up to R50 for a cup of Java. For those looking for a coffee bargain, Wimpy has just launched their R19.90 Cappu-cci-no special. To launch their special, they
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30 Aug 2024

Khanyi Mbau 'bought a new face' - Here's what you need to know about the cosmetic procedures she had done

Khanyi Mbau has taken to Instagram to openly share that she has had some cosmetic surgery done to her face. In a video where she looks bruised and swollen, she shares that she is fresh out of surgery and is now waiting for the healing process to begin. Now we bake, bought a new
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30 Aug 2024

New approach to luxury fashion as Gen Z makes 'pre-loved' fashion cool again

Gen Z is redefining the question of luxury. Generation Z, those born between 1997 and 2012, is bringing a fresh perspective to the fashion industry. Due to their upbringing in an age where environmental awareness and climate change are major concerns, they now prioritise sustainability
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29 Aug 2024

Londie London's braids now available at Clicks

Londie London, the former star of The Real Housewives of Durban and a prominent entrepreneur, is celebrating a major achievement in her beauty business. Her popular Londie London Braid s, introduced in 2023, is now available at Clicks stores across South Africa. This exciting d
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29 Aug 2024

A dab of vaginal cream for your face? TikTok's latest beauty hack may have you blushing

In the wild world of TikTok beauty trends, where bizarre meets brilliant, the latest hack sweeping the social media platform is enough to make your mother blush: applying vaginal cream to your face. Yes, you read that right. What started as a secret in the beauty industry has now gone v
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29 Aug 2024